urethritis

noun

ure·​thri·​tis ˌyu̇r-i-ˈthrī-təs How to pronounce urethritis (audio)
: inflammation of the urethra

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Lower urinary tract infections are those that affect the urethra (causing urethritis) or bladder (causing cystitis). — Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025 However, if left untreated, urethritis can lead to long-term damage to the urethra. — Jennifer Welsh Published, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

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New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urethritis was circa 1823

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urethritis

noun
ure·​thri·​tis ˌyu̇r-i-ˈthrīt-əs How to pronounce urethritis (audio)
: inflammation of the urethra

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